Away we go!

Bienvenidos a Madrid!

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June 18th 2019
We have arrived safely in Spain! As anyone who has traveled to Europe knows, the first day overcoming jetlag is always the hardest, so by dinnertime, we were trying not to fall asleep in our noodles. But what a great first day! We met our tour director Joe who guided us through the streets under the warm Spanish sun for an orientation to Madrid. We enjoyed gelato in Plaza Mayor, photographed the ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more